Reviews of Penumbras

A Book a Day: "I LOVE this series. It's the perfect series for kids in the Middle Grades, there's action, adventure, magic and even a touch of love. The characters in these books are so well written, they feel as though they could be your best friends, I love the way that they are individuals and that they face natural consequences for the way that they act and treat others."(Read more here.)Community Book Stop: "...an incredible story with so much going on and the ending was incredible such a major twist to the whole story! I really can't wait to see what book three will have. I am such a huge fan of this well written series!" (Read morehere.)Connections with Christy: "Bell’s characters come alive in this fast-paced middle grade fantasy. It’s a fun read for kids and grandkids. Begin with the first book, The Kindling, and give your family a fun read to close out the summer." (Read more here.)

Emily's Reading Room: "This book is a page-turner, packed with fast-paced action, wild antics, laugh-out-loud humor, and a god bit of mystery." (Read more here.)

I Love to Read and Review Books: "Oh I really, really, really like this series. And so will you! Fun, magic, mystery, danger, darkness, goodness, light, friendship, action, and adventure...it's all in there." (Read morehere.)

Julie N. Ford: "I can’t remember the last time I read a sequel, or second installment in a series that I can honestly say is better than the first. Now don’t get me wrong, the Kindling is great, which makes the fact that Penumbras is better all the more exciting. Packed with adventure, this book consists of one heart-thumping battle after another, new powers/abilities revealed and a kiss that literally sends a boy and girl flying." (Read morehere.)

LDS Women's Book Review/Min Reads and Reviews Books: "I love being able to review books like this. Penumbras is a fun, adventurous book with heart, humor, and action." (Read more here.)Mel's Shelves: "This is a series I definitely want my children to read and I highly recommend it to everyone." (Read more here.)

Overstuffed: "I highly recommend this series--both for you and your children! It's absolutely delightful. And, of course, I am waiting with great anticipation for the next installment. I'd even be willing to stand in line at a bookstore at midnight dressed up as Dr. Timberi if it meant I could read it faster." (Read more here.)

Rebecca Lamoreaux: "I was very pleased with this Middle Grade book. It shows some of the issues teens face, even without having magical abilities, and the process of dealing with disappointment, turning like into love, and feeling left out. It was a fresh idea, and fun to read." (Read more here.)

Queen of the Clan: "Penumbras, the sequel to The Kindling, is an adventure-packed-and-a-touch-romance novel about the strange lives of Connor, Lexa, and Melanie. In my opinion, this was a no-putting-down book." (Read more here.)